Maul is defended well, Cardiff keep it tight

LO secure by Cardiff and they maul

early penalty for Cardiff, not releasing the tackled player. Patchell goes to the corner

Rhys Patchell gets us underway, and Marshall clears back to halfway

Teams out on the pitch now

Cardiff too welcome back a number of World Cup players, giving USA flanker Cam Dolan his first start for his new club.

Ulster welcome Cardiff to Ravenhill with a point to prove following last weeks poor showing against Edinburgh. A dissappointing result when they never really got going, Neil Doak welcomes back a number of front line players from Irelands world cup squad. Paddy Jackson and Darren Cave start from the bench, and will add impetus if called upon. Stuart McCloskey and Sam Arnold continue in the centre, with Ian Humphreys returning to start at outhalf in place of Peter Nelson.

Good evening and welcome to live coverage of Ulster vs Cardiff from the Pro12